Neotropical otter vs pine vole

Lontra longicaudis compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Lontra	Microtus
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Neotropical otter and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.